http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/5 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:56:29 GMT 2026-04-23T08:56:29Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2095 INFORMATION SHARING AND PERFORMANCE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES COLD CHAIN IN TANZANIA: Ndilibango, J.B; Musabila, A.K; Nsimbila, P.M This study examines the critical role of information sharing in enhancing the performance of the cold chain for fruits and vegetables in Tanzania, focusing on Arumeru and Hai districts. A convergent parallel design was employed alongside a census technique, surveying 114 actors involved in the fruit and vegetable sector from both districts. Additionally, 12 firms were purposefully selected for in-depth interviews with the same target population. Descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted to evaluate the data. The findings reveal that both reciprocity and information technology significantly and positively influence the performance of the cold chain for fruits and vegetables. These results suggest that, given the perishable nature of fruits and vegetables, effective information sharing among supply chain actors is essential, as it enhances transparency and trust across the chain. This helps mitigate inefficiencies, reduce post-harvest losses, and ultimately increase the profitability of cold chain actors in Tanzania's evolving agricultural landscape. The study recommended that actors in the fruit and vegetable industry should utilize mobile technology and social media to share information to increase market access and ensure that products arrive at customers in the best possible condition, given their short shelf life. Research Article Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2095 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2076 Next steps for smallholder sugarcane contract farmers in developing countries: Machimu, Gervas M. Contract farming (CF) is a critical pathway that supports many African smallholder growers in crop production for commercialisation. Most cash crops, including sugarcane, are grown under CF in developing countries (DCs). Thus, CF is an effective strategy for increasing farmer crop market competitiveness and a tool for smallholder crop cultivation, income sustenance, and input assurance. However, the success of CF varies across DCs and is context-specific depending on the existing CF models (CFMs), with most DCs operating in a single CFM and its out-growers remaining unsatisfied, perceiving CF benefits only to agribusiness firms (buyers). Understanding CFMs and smallholder farmers’ crop production can provide a phenotypic difference that edge for the future sustainability of the crops under the strategy. This article critically reviewed literature related to sugarcane CF service delivery and CF support models in DCs. It specifically explores the sugarcane CFM practices, and how they work; and documents lessons learned from well-progressing DCs like Brazil, India, Thailand, etc. To inform the way forward to address the challenges related to the CFMs. A thorough search was conducted in published journal articles, conference proceedings, books, reports, presentations, posters, and case studies related to CF among smallholders, out-growers, and operational CFMs in DCs. The review established that CF is an effective strategy for addressing production and marketing challenges for smallholder sugarcane farmers. However, smallholder farmers require effective intermediary institutions and ought to opt for the diversification of CFMs. This necessitates policy and legal frameworks from their respective governments Article Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2076 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2074 Procurement risk Mchopa, Alban D.; Russill, Richard Organisation procurements like any other functional dimensions are not immune to risks. There are a variety of risk factors that arise from external and internal sources that must be rigorously assessed, prevented and/or controlled. Thus, procurement risks management needs to be an integral part of existing procurement and organizational functions so as realise the maximum benefit. The author asserts that procurement risk exists for an organization when supply market behaviour, and the organization‘s dealings with suppliers, create outcomes which harm company reputation, capability, operational integrity and financial viability. The book further provides critical discussions topical-wise on a number of issues relating to procurement and supply risks such as big picture about the synergy between procurement and the risks; risk associated with external dependencies; market conditions and behaviours; procurement process; management controls; approaches on handling the unexpected and the integrated approach towards procurement risk management. Despite the remarkable discussions, the book has some flaws particularly the failure to provide rigorous discussions on the risks manifesting from global supply chains, contract management, and cyber attacks. Also, a meticulous discussion on the risk analysis techniques and tools is missing which could have provided more guidance to practitioners and managers. Even so, the book is very valid and useful to professionals, suppliers, managers, researchers and consultants who are involved with procurement and supply management. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2074 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2071 Innovation capabilities and export performance of SMEs: Ringo, D.S; Tegambwage, A.G; Kazungu, Isaac Purpose – This paper aims to examine the relationship between innovation capabilities (INVC) and export performance (EXPERF) of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Moreover, the paper aims to investigate the moderating effect of risk-taking propensity (RSTP) in the relationship between INVC and the SMEs’ EXPERF. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey design was used and data were collected through structured questionnaires from 250 manufacturing exporting SMEs in Tanzania. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test the measurement model. The hypotheses were empirically tested using PROCESS macro test. Findings – The findings affirm that INVC is a significant predictor of EXPERF. Additionally, RSTP was found to be a significant moderator of the relationship between INVC and EXPERF. Research limitations/implications – Although the study was able to accomplish its overall objective, it is limited in terms of the context under which the study was conducted. This study covered only manufacturing SMEs in a single country, Tanzania. Hence, the findings should be interpreted with caution since each country has specific institutional environments that support innovation. Originality/value – The findings of this study expand the application of the resource-based view (RBV) theory in exporting context. The study revealed how INVC as an intangible resource can lead to successful performance. Hence, the findings of this study broaden the applicability of RBV theory. Also, this study contributes to the debate about the innovation-export performance relationship by revealing a moderating role of RSTP in the relationship between INVC and EXPERF. Research article Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2071 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z